Why would non-lottery/questionable 1st round underclassmen ...

[bballcat4]

hire an agent?

The gist of this question was posed by @ok-cats-computer and I want to disclose that I'm referencing his question. He stated ...

Is getting an agent early really going to help a player get drafted in a higher spot? I think it would be an advantage for most players to approach this situation like Bam and get some feedback before hiring an agent. It just seems smarter to leave open the option of returning to college.​

The thread got away from his intended question. Most everyone agrees why it's in the best interest of a lotttery or guaranteed first round pick to hire an agent. But, why would someone like Briscoe hire an agent? No agent is going to front a loan to a player that's not projected to be drafted, or even to a player that's not going to receive a guaranteed contract.

Players can find out where they stand (like Briscoe did last year) without an agent. There's plenty time to hire an agent if a player decides to remain in the draft.

There's a lot about the process I'm sure I don't know. But, my main guess for lower tier players hiring an agent is so they can tell their friends they have an agent and because they have zero desire of returning to school.

Briscoe gave everything he had to UK and I wish him the best, but he knew he wasn't returning for another year of school before tipoff of the first game.

 

[WildMoon]

My guess is that, he is already probably looking beyond NBA or D-league. He might be asking agent to help him look into Europe or China?

 

[Smashcat]

hire an agent?

The gist of this question was posed by @ok-cats-computer and I want to disclose that I'm referencing his question. He stated ...

Is getting an agent early really going to help a player get drafted in a higher spot? I think it would be an advantage for most players to approach this situation like Bam and get some feedback before hiring an agent. It just seems smarter to leave open the option of returning to college.​

The thread got away from his intended question. Most everyone agrees why it's in the best interest of a lotttery or guaranteed first round pick to hire an agent. But, why would someone like Briscoe hire an agent? No agent is going to front a loan to a player that's not projected to be drafted, or even to a player that's not going to receive a guaranteed contract.

Players can find out where they stand (like Briscoe did last year) without an agent. There's plenty time to hire an agent if a player decides to remain in the draft.

There's a lot about the process I'm sure I don't know. But, my main guess for lower tier players hiring an agent is so they can tell their friends they have an agent and because they have zero desire of returning to school.

Briscoe gave everything he had to UK and I wish him the best, but he knew he wasn't returning for another year of school before tipoff of the first game.

Kids can also get 'loans' from agents.

 

[UKUGA]

Shoe deals.

Scheduling workouts.

Actually having someone they can "trust" to help them through the process and not try to figure it out on their own.

 

[Oak_Hill]

Shoe deals.

Scheduling workouts.

Actually having someone they can "trust" to help them through the process and not try to figure it out on their own.

You would think that there would be people within' The university to help schedule workouts. Cal has plenty of connections and will without doubt go out of his way to get the best possible feedback/information he can for a player.

 

[GonzoCat90]

Agents do a lot more than negotiate NBA contracts. I mean, for that matter, the rookie pay scale is locked in anyway. Why does any kid need an agent, if that's the logic?

It's a huge, life changing process and these guys are like 19. Can't hurt to have a seasoned professional guiding you and putting you in the right position.

 

[fatguy87]

Contrary to the thought process of many college basketball fans and media, draft position often doesn't matter to the player making the decision. Some guys simply think being a professional player, be it in the NBDL or overseas, is more appealing than playing in college.

 

[WitnessGreatness]

Because first round picks are still guaranteed contracts

 

[UKUGA]

You would think that there would be people within' The university to help schedule workouts. Cal has plenty of connections and will without doubt go out of his way to get the best possible feedback/information he can for a player.

Sure. Like the people who helped out Randolph Morris and made sure he maintained his eligibility.

 

[rodserling]

Some kids just don't like school. And Cal makes them go to classes

 

[bballcat4]

Some kids just don't like school. And Cal makes them go to classes

I think this is a big part of it. Cal agrees to help them every way he can. In return, he makes no bones about player's responsibility of going to class. (With the help of some enforcers to make sure it happens ;-)

A kid leaves high school expecting to be OAD and it doesn't happen. Credit to Briscoe for going to class.

But, there are NO shoes deals or loans between agents and non guaranteed contract players. I'll be curious to see who Briscoe gets as an agent. If it is a reputable agent it's only someone doing Cal a favor. (Another Cal effect.) Willis will play pro ball before Briscoe.

 

[BostonCat2001]

why do fans continue to ask "why hire an agent" type questions after being informed over and over and over again, plus the usage of BASIC common sense.

 

[UKWildcats#8]

why do fans continue to ask "why hire an agent" type questions after being informed over and over and over again, plus the usage of BASIC common sense.

Perhaps they lack some of the bASICS themselves.

 

[floatingyou]

Contrary to the though process of many college basketball fans and media, draft position often doesn't matter to the player making the decision. Some guys simply think being a professional player, be it in the NBDL or overseas, is more appealing than playing in college.

Spot on as usual

 

[Aike]

Agents do a lot more than negotiate NBA contracts. I mean, for that matter, the rookie pay scale is locked in anyway. Why does any kid need an agent, if that's the logic?

It's a huge, life changing process and these guys are like 19. Can't hurt to have a seasoned professional guiding you and putting you in the right position.

I'm sure you already know this, but rookie contracts actually are on a scale that's between 80% and 120% of what we know as the scale.

So even that part needs an agent. Agents will make sure their guy gets 120%. They will also give good advice when teams are trying to get players to hold off signing for salary cap reasons, etc.

 

[Wall2Boogie]

As cal has said many times you are a walking lottery ticket waiting to be cashed in. The allure of being so close to cashing in that ticket is hard for an 18-20 yr old kid to pass up even if it's only worth 25k and not the 3 million they were hoping for.

 

[Deli owl]